Roar of the Wild Pench and Tadoba

Itinerary Highlights Duration: 8 Night 9 Days

Destinations: New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench - Tadoba – Nagpur - New Delhi – Fly Back Home

  • • Pench National Park: Explore the park’s rich wildlife, including tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and a variety of bird species. Experience the serene landscapes of this park, which inspired The Jungle Book, with its dense forests and smooth tracks.
  • • Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: Visit Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park, known for its high tiger density and diverse wildlife. Spot tigers, sloth bears, leopards, and a variety of other animals and birds, including the marsh crocodile at Irai Lake.
  • • Jeep Safaris: Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safaris for an immersive wildlife experience, with opportunities to witness rare and elusive species in their natural habitat.
  • • Luxurious Resorts: Stay in comfortable and well-appointed resorts located close to the parks, offering a blend of luxury and adventure amidst nature.
  • • Scenic Landscapes: Experience the diverse topography of the parks, from dense forests and grassy meadows to tranquil lakes and hills.
Day 01: Arrive New Delhi (by flight)

On arrival at the New Delhi airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel and assist you in check in at the hotel. He will also handover and explain all travel related documents.

Day 02: New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench (Flight + 100 km / 2-hour drive)

Begin your journey with an early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Nagpur at 0545 hours. Upon arrival in Nagpur at 0730 hours, you will be greeted by our representative who will assist you with your drive to Pench National Park. The distance is 100 kilometers, and the drive takes approximately 2 hours. On arrival at Pench, check into your resort. After settling in, enjoy a delicious lunch at the resort, followed by an exciting afternoon game drive into the park.

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 03 : In Pench

After a hearty breakfast, get ready for a thrilling morning jeep safari to explore the wilderness of Pench National Park. The park, situated between four mountain ranges, is home to rich biodiversity, and you may encounter herbivores such as spotted deer and sambar as well as the majestic tiger. The dense forest, with its thick undergrowth, offers a more intimate wildlife experience. Eagles soar overhead, and the serene silence of the jungle is only interrupted by the calls of wildlife. After the safari, return to the resort for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on another jeep safari, continuing your exploration of this natural paradise. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 04: In Pench

Enjoy your breakfast before setting off for another morning jeep safari. Pench National Park is famous for its varied landscapes, including dense forests, smooth tracks, and rich herbivore populations. Watch closely as the jungle offers opportunities for wildlife sightings and moments of stillness, perfect for reflection or capturing images of the park's beauty. Pench is often associated with the setting of Rudyard Kipling's famous story, The Jungle Book, and here, you might feel as though you’ve entered the world of Mowgli, Baloo, and Bagheera. Keep your eyes peeled for the park’s famous residents, including leopard, sloth bear, and Indian bison (gaur). The rich flora and fauna, combined with luxurious resort accommodation, offer a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. After lunch at the resort, head out for an afternoon jeep safari, maximizing your chances of spotting some of the park's elusive wildlife, including tigers and wild dogs (dhole), as well as birds such as the paradise flycatcher and the crested serpent eagle.

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 05: Pench – Tadoba (By Road, 200 km / 4-5-hour drive)

Start the day with a morning jeep safari in Pench, before returning to the resort for lunch. Afterward, depart at 1400 hours for Tadoba National Park, located 200 kilometers away, a 4-5-hour drive through scenic countryside. Upon arrival at Tadoba, check into your resort and enjoy some relaxation time. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Tadoba.

Day 06 : In Tadoba

After a breakfast at the resort, head out for your morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park. Known as the "Land of Tigers," Tadoba boasts an impressive tiger population. The park is spread across 626 square kilometers, with southern tropical dry deciduous vegetation, and is home to 64 tigers as well as numerous other species, including leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, four-horned antelope, and more. Tadoba also features Irai Lake, a perennial water source that sustains aquatic life, including marsh crocodiles, as well as an abundance of birdlife such as the honey buzzard, grey-headed fishing eagle, and jungle fowl. The park’s diverse habitats—dense forests, lakes, and grasslands—make it an ideal setting for observing both predators and prey in their natural environment. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 07: In Tadoba

Start the day with another morning jeep safari after breakfast, followed by an afternoon jeep drive to explore different parts of Tadoba's rich landscape. The park’s varied terrains, including caves, cliffs, and meadows, offer multiple opportunities to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 08: Tadoba – Nagpur – New Delhi (By Road, 110 km / 2-hour drive + Flight)

After a morning jeep drive, return to the resort for lunch, and then check out. Depart for Nagpur at 1100 hours, a 2-hour drive covering 110 kilometers. Upon arrival in Nagpur, transfer to the Nagpur Airport for your flight to New Delhi, departing at 1945 hours. You will arrive in New Delhi at 2130 hours, and upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.

Day 09: New Delhi – Fly Back Home

Enjoy a leisurely morning at your hotel, allowing you time to relax or explore New Delhi at your own pace. Later, you will be transferred to Indira Gandhi International Airport to board your flight back home.

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Note: The driving hours given above from one city to another are based on the normal conditions of the roads and may vary. Any break for Food / Tea / Toilets / Sightseeing on the way will take extra time than the above given hours.

The above cost includes:
  • 1. Accommodation in Pench and Tadoba on room, all meals and safari basis
  • 2. Your entrance and guide charges in Pench and Tadoba
  • 3. 06 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench
  • 4. 05 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Tadoba
  • 5. All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova car
  • 6. All currently applicable taxes
However, the above cost does not include:
  • 1. Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks. As on date still and video cameras are free in Pench.
  • 2. At Tadoba Cameras without lens, with lens and one wit 500mm lens would be charged at INR 200, INR 300, INR 500 respectively plus 18% GST. Video camera would be charged at INR 1000 inclusive of 18% GST.
  • 3. Expenses of personal nature like Tips, smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls
  • 4. International airfare and domestic
  • 5. Travel insurance
  • 6. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
  • 7. Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be payable extra and the same will be advised to you if applicable
Please Note:
  • 1. In case the hotel envisaged or normal category of rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels/category will be provided & we will keep you informed on the supplement / reduction involved.
  • 2. Please note hotel check-in and check-out time is 1200 hrs.
  • 3. Safaris in Kaziranga will be provided in a 4X4 Jeep
  • 4. Safari zone is subject to forest permissions
  • 5. Pench national park is closed for afternoon jeep safari every Wednesday.

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